HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 7601.20 – Aluminium; unwrought, alloys

HS code 7601.20 is the 6-digit subheading for aluminium, unwrought, alloys. It is used for aluminum alloy ingots, aluminum alloy billets, aluminum alloy slabs, primary aluminum alloys and secondary aluminum alloys.

What HS 7601.20 covers

This HS code covers unwrought aluminum alloys, which are aluminum combined with other elements like silicon, magnesium, or zinc to enhance specific properties such as strength, corrosion resistance, or castability. These alloys are traded globally in primary forms like ingots, billets, or slabs, serving as foundational raw materials for a vast array of manufacturing industries. Key importers and exporters include automotive, aerospace, construction, and packaging sectors, where the specific alloy composition dictates its suitability for end-use applications. The market value and trade patterns are influenced by global industrial demand and aluminum prices. The 'CBAM' designation indicates that imports into the EU may be subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, impacting trade dynamics.

Covers
  • Aluminum alloy ingots
  • Aluminum alloy billets
  • Aluminum alloy slabs
  • Primary aluminum alloys
  • Secondary aluminum alloys
  • Casting aluminum alloys
  • Wrought aluminum alloys
Examples
  • Alcoa aluminum alloy ingots
  • Rio Tinto aluminum alloy billets
  • Hydro aluminum alloy slabs
  • Rusal aluminum alloys

Codes often confused with 7601.20

Common mistake. This code is often confused with unwrought non-alloyed aluminum (760110) due to the subtle distinction of 'alloys' versus 'not alloyed' in their composition.

7601.10Aluminium; unwrought, (not alloyed)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 760120, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 760120 in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$5.3B
  2. 2 Norway $3.9B
  3. 3 Bahrain* ~$3.0B

World total: $39.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $4.9B
  2. 2 Germany $4.4B
  3. 3 Japan $2.8B

World total: $40.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 7601.20

Brazil does not split HS 7601.20: its NCM code is 7601.20.00.

  1. 7601.20.00 Unwrought aluminium alloysLigas de alumínio

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 76.01 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.

Questions about HS 7601.20

What is HS code 760120?

HS code 760120 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aluminium; unwrought, alloys. This HS code covers unwrought aluminum alloys, which are aluminum combined with other elements like silicon, magnesium, or zinc to enhance specific properties such as strength, corrosion resistance, or castability. These alloys are traded globally in primary forms like ingots, billets, or slabs, serving as foundational raw materials for a vast array of manufacturing industries. Key importers and exporters include automotive, aerospace, construction, and packaging sectors, where the specific alloy composition dictates its suitability for end-use applications. The market value and trade patterns are influenced by global industrial demand and aluminum prices. The 'CBAM' designation indicates that imports into the EU may be subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, impacting trade dynamics.

What products fall under HS code 760120?

Aluminum alloy ingots, aluminum alloy billets, aluminum alloy slabs, primary aluminum alloys, secondary aluminum alloys, casting aluminum alloys, wrought aluminum alloys

What are common misclassifications for HS code 760120?

This code is often confused with unwrought non-alloyed aluminum (760110) due to the subtle distinction of 'alloys' versus 'not alloyed' in their composition.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 760120?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 760120 in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $5.3B, 13% of world exports), Norway ($3.9B) and Bahrain (about $3.0B). World exports came to about $39.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 760120?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 760120 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.9B, 12% of world imports), Germany ($4.4B) and Japan ($2.8B). World imports came to about $40.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 760120 structured?

HS code 760120 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (76) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 760120?

In Brazil, HS code 760120 is NCM 7601.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.